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Department of Energy's Office of Science has a mission to deliver scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. We are the nation’s largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and are a major supporter of research in such key scientific fields as physics, materials science, computing, and chemistry. We are also the lead federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research related to energy.
To keep America in the forefront of discovery and innovation, we sponsor research at hundreds of universities, national laboratories, and other institutions across the country. We also build and maintain a vitally important array of large-scale scientific facilities at the DOE national laboratories, which are used by thousands of researchers every year.
Areas of Focus
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Discovery Science
The Office of Science supports the Nation’s best minds, using the world’s best facilities, to keep America at the forefront of discovery. From astronomy to zeolites, our researchers are unveiling secrets of the basic building blocks of life, matter, the universe, and energy.
Funding Opportunities
University Partners
Department of Energy Explains
Science Highlights
Funded Science (PAMS)
Scientific Capabilities
Cutting-edge technology and scientific tools drive world-shaping discoveries at DOE. The Office of Science accelerates discovery with the world’s largest array of major scientific user facilities that includes particle colliders, powerful X-ray light sources, supercomputers, and delicate sensors and optics.
Office of Science National Labs
Office of Science User Facilities
Building the Scientific Community
The Office of Science has long supported large teams who tackle science’s biggest problems. Today, we’re working to cultivate the students who will become the next generation of scientists, develop the scientific workforce, and foster safe work, research, and funding environments.
National Science Bowl
Internships
Office of Science Advisory Committee
A Foundation for Innovation
Discovery research is the foundation for technological innovation and development. The Office of Science plays a central role in advancing the energy, economic, and national security of the United States.
Early Career profiles
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer
Office of Science Leadership
Harriet Kung
Deputy Director for Science Programs
Juston Fontaine
Deputy Director for Operations
Christian Newton
Chief of Staff, Department of Energy's Office of Science
Featured Articles
Stories Behind the Science: Decoding the Genes of Unseen Communities
April 22, 2026
Basic2Breakthrough: Using Microbes to Turn Waste Gases into Valuable Chemicals
April 1, 2026
Basic2Breakthrough: Making an Impact with Compact Superconducting Radiofrequency Accelerators
March 25, 2026
When Chaos Helps: How Tiny Plasma Swirls Could Make Fusion Power Work
February 17, 2026
View More
Office of Science News
Energy Department Awards New Contract to Manage and Operate Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
March 31, 2026
U.S. Department of Energy Invests $320 Million in Pioneering Scientific Research
March 27, 2026
DOE and MURR Secure Critical Radioisotope Supply Chain for Medical Imaging
March 24, 2026
Funding Opportunities
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Department Announces $293 Million in Funding to Support Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges
March 17, 2026
View More
Office of Science Programs
Accelerator R&D and Production
December 3, 2024
Advanced Scientific Computing Research
February 25, 2026
Basic Energy Sciences
October 29, 2025
Biological and Environmental Research
December 3, 2024
Fusion Energy Sciences
December 29, 2025
High Energy Physics
October 29, 2025
Isotope R&D and Production (DOE IP)
October 16, 2025
Nuclear Physics
October 29, 2025
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer
March 12, 2025
Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists
March 9, 2026
Find out more about the Office of Science programs
Research Summaries
One Day’s Work in an Hour: A Versatile, Fast-scanning, X-ray Microscope
April 21, 2026
Physicists Propose a New Kind of Laser That Would Fire Neutrinos
April 16, 2026
Accessing Dynamic Electrochemical Interfaces
April 9, 2026
KATRIN Narrows Down the Range of Neutrinos’ Mass
April 7, 2026
View More
Contact Us
The Office of Science
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
E-mail Us
sc@science.doe.gov
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Office of Science
Office of Science Email Updates
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Department of Energy's Office of Science has a mission to deliver scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. We are the nation’s largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and are a major supporter of research in such key scientific fields as physics, materials science, computing, and chemistry. We are also the lead federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research related to energy.
To keep America in the forefront of discovery and innovation, we sponsor research at hundreds of universities, national laboratories, and other institutions across the country. We also build and maintain a vitally important array of large-scale scientific facilities at the DOE national laboratories, which are used by thousands of researchers every year.
Areas of Focus
Image courtesy of the Department of Energy Office of Science
Discovery Science
The Office of Science supports the Nation’s best minds, using the world’s best facilities, to keep America at the forefront of discovery. From astronomy to zeolites, our researchers are unveiling secrets of the basic building blocks of life, matter, the universe, and energy.
Funding Opportunities
University Partners
Department of Energy Explains
Science Highlights
Funded Science (PAMS)
Scientific Capabilities
Cutting-edge technology and scientific tools drive world-shaping discoveries at DOE. The Office of Science accelerates discovery with the world’s largest array of major scientific user facilities that includes particle colliders, powerful X-ray light sources, supercomputers, and delicate sensors and optics.
Office of Science National Labs
Office of Science User Facilities
Building the Scientific Community
The Office of Science has long supported large teams who tackle science’s biggest problems. Today, we’re working to cultivate the students who will become the next generation of scientists, develop the scientific workforce, and foster safe work, research, and funding environments.
National Science Bowl
Internships
Office of Science Advisory Committee
A Foundation for Innovation
Discovery research is the foundation for technological innovation and development. The Office of Science plays a central role in advancing the energy, economic, and national security of the United States.
Early Career profiles
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer
Office of Science Leadership
Harriet Kung
Deputy Director for Science Programs
Juston Fontaine
Deputy Director for Operations
Christian Newton
Chief of Staff, Department of Energy's Office of Science
Featured Articles
Stories Behind the Science: Decoding the Genes of Unseen Communities
April 22, 2026
Basic2Breakthrough: Using Microbes to Turn Waste Gases into Valuable Chemicals
April 1, 2026
Basic2Breakthrough: Making an Impact with Compact Superconducting Radiofrequency Accelerators
March 25, 2026
When Chaos Helps: How Tiny Plasma Swirls Could Make Fusion Power Work
February 17, 2026
View More
Office of Science News
Energy Department Awards New Contract to Manage and Operate Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
March 31, 2026
U.S. Department of Energy Invests $320 Million in Pioneering Scientific Research
March 27, 2026
DOE and MURR Secure Critical Radioisotope Supply Chain for Medical Imaging
March 24, 2026
Funding Opportunities
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Department Announces $293 Million in Funding to Support Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges
March 17, 2026
View More
Office of Science Programs
Accelerator R&D and Production
December 3, 2024
Advanced Scientific Computing Research
February 25, 2026
Basic Energy Sciences
October 29, 2025
Biological and Environmental Research
December 3, 2024
Fusion Energy Sciences
December 29, 2025
High Energy Physics
October 29, 2025
Isotope R&D and Production (DOE IP)
October 16, 2025
Nuclear Physics
October 29, 2025
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer
March 12, 2025
Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists
March 9, 2026
Find out more about the Office of Science programs
Research Summaries
One Day’s Work in an Hour: A Versatile, Fast-scanning, X-ray Microscope
April 21, 2026
Physicists Propose a New Kind of Laser That Would Fire Neutrinos
April 16, 2026
Accessing Dynamic Electrochemical Interfaces
April 9, 2026
KATRIN Narrows Down the Range of Neutrinos’ Mass
April 7, 2026
View More
Contact Us
The Office of Science
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
E-mail Us
sc@science.doe.gov
Follow Us